Fuel up hungry stomachs for Car Week

By Tuesday Mahrle

From Russo & Steele to Barrett Jackson, Car Week in Arizona is almost here! Throughout the week of January 12th through January 20th, guests can travel less than 4 miles to fuel up their hungry stomachs with delicious food from Fired Pie, Grimaldi’s, Hash Kitchen, Pomo Pizzeria, U.S. Egg, BLK Live and more.

Locations near Russo & Steel Car Auction:

Babbo Italian Eatery (Located just .7 miles from Russo and Steele)

Babbo Italian Eatery is the place to go before or after you enjoy the craziness of Arizona Car Week. The family-owned restaurant’s Scottsdale location is mere minutes from the action. Located at 8840 E Talking Stick Way in Scottsdale, the restaurant is known for its mix of Italian classics and modern Italian-American cuisine. Visit Babboitalian.com for more information.

8840 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Fired Pie at Mountain View (Located just 3.2 miles from Russo & Steele)

The locally owned restaurant allows you to take on the role of chef by picking and choosing your own type of dough, sauce and topping. Fired Pie is open for lunch and dinner and offers something for every pizza lover every day of the week. Now with 19 locations in the Phoenix metro area, and two in Tucson, they are the perfect place to enjoy customizable pizza, salads and mac ‘n cheese. You can find a location nearest you by visiting Firedpie.com.

The signature style of Pomo Pizzeria creates an unparalleled pizza experience that combines authentic flavors with techniques handed down over generations. The ingredients and process let you discover Neapolitan pizzas in the true tradition that goes back hundreds of years and thousands of miles to Napoli, Italy. With locations in Scottsdale, Gilbert and Phoenix, visit pomopizzeria.com for more information.

8977 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale AZ 85253

Hash Kitchen (The Gainey Ranch locations is just 3.1 miles from Russo and Steele)

Known to have the biggest Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar in Arizona, Hash Kitchen is perfect for all of your brunch needs during Arizona Car Week. Start your morning off with Hash Kitchen’s Fruity Pebble Pancakes or Huevos Ranchero Hash. The family owned restaurant is located at 8777 N Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale. Visit Hashkitchen.com for more information.

8777 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Locations nearby Barrett-Jackson Car Auction:

Grimaldi’s at The Scottsdale Quarter (Located just 3.4 miles from Barrett Jackson)

In the world of pizza, Grimaldi’s is an institution that has earned more awards than any other pizzeria in the country with more celebrity sightings than most 5-star restaurants. Using only the freshest ingredients, a “secret recipe” pizza sauce, handmade mozzarella cheese and dough, Grimaldi’s serves traditional pizza (as it began in Naples, Italy) in an upscale yet casual, family oriented pizzeria. The intense heat of the oven evenly bakes the pies to create Grimaldi’s famous crispy and smoky thin crust that Zagat has voted best pizza year after year.Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has seven locations in Arizona, including Gilbert, Chandler, Peoria, Flagstaff, and three in the Scottsdale area. For more information, please visit www.grimaldispizzeria.com.

Twin Peaks is the ultimate sports lodge. Each of the three Valley locations has ~100 TV’s; there is no bad seat in the house! Twin Peaks’ has 32 beers on tap including the house signature drafts. All beers are served at 29°. Daily Happy Hour specials include $2 off Man Sized draft beers, $2 off select appetizers and $2 off well spirits. The extensive food menu will satisfy everyone’s cravings – fried pickles, wings, burgers, pot roast and more! For more information visit twinpeaksrestaurant.com

8787 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Scottsdale AZ 85269

BLK Live (Located just 4 miles from Barrett Jackson)

BLK Live is among the casual upscale dining concepts leading the Valley’s charge to become one of the country’s most vibrant culinary hubs, with an impeccably curated menu, a newly redesigned Social Hour menu, and crave-worthy selections unfound at most other dining spots across town. BLK Live is anchored just outside of Scottsdale Quarter. Doubling as both an indoor-outdoor concert venue featuring two fully equipped stages and a full-sized swimming pool as well as a casual upscale dining and social spot in the Scottsdale Airpark, BLK Live is defining a new entertainment experience. Moreover, BLK’s offerings have expanded with a brand new patio space, as well as an open invitation to the public looking to book the massive 20,000 square foot facility for private engagements.

Event Details

Phoenix Fan Fusion is a family-friendly event where they invite enthusiasts of every fandom, geeks of all kinds, creators, artists, entertainers, cosplayers, fans, and friends to join their family and

Event Details

Phoenix Fan Fusion is a family-friendly event where they invite enthusiasts of every fandom, geeks of all kinds, creators, artists, entertainers, cosplayers, fans, and friends to join their family and experience what they embrace as their culture, our world, and our passions. There’s a bit of geek in us all. Come discover your inner geek at Phoenix Fan Fusion.

What to do at phoenix fan fusion

Make friends: meet like-minded people and make friends just like you. If you have a burning passion hotter than the intensity of 1000 suns, join thousands of fans just like you, share your passion, and explore new fandoms.

Dress up: from novice to expert to professional, costumes are a big part of Phoenix Fan Fusion. You should expect to see lots of popular characters from comic books, movies, and tv shows. So, dust off that old costume or put something new together and strut your stuff! If you’re not the cosplayer type, that’s okay too. Take in the sites, do a little “cosplay watching”, or ask one of our many costumed attendees for a quick picture to commemorate the day.

Celebrities: meet your favorite comic book authors and writers, movie and tv stars, pop culture icons, and fandom celebrities. Guest panels give you an opportunity to hear guests talk about past, current, and upcoming projects, and sometimes answer questions from the audience. Purchase a professional photo with you and a guest or buy an autographed photo.

Panels and events: join all the geek-themed fun during the countless hours of programming. From games, demonstrations, debates, meet-ups, crafts, costuming, workshops, contests, and signature events, there’s plenty to do during the weekend. Most panels are family-friendly and many are designed for kids and families.

Gaming: whether it’s playing arcade games, joining the multiple e-gaming tournaments, or jumping into a table top game, get your game on at Phoenix Fan Fusion. Spend some time in a virtual world, visit the gaming showcase to see new and upcoming games, or follow along with the live stream from inside the gaming hall. It’s a gamer’s paradise!

Phoenix Fan Fusion is 4 days of fun for geeks of all ages. Memorial day weekend, 2019 Phoenix Fan Fusion is the place to be. Discover your inner geek!

Time

23 (Thursday) 10:00 a.m. - 26 (Sunday) 5:00 p.m.

Location

Phoenix Convention Center

1000 N. Third Street, Phoenix.

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